The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root of ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or drought8] Ramadan fasting in its law is fardhu (required) for adult Muslims, except to experience obstacles to do so such as illness, on the way, old, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetes or having menstruation9] The obligation to fast during the month of Ramadan falls in the second year of Sha'ban after the Muslim migration from Mecca to Medina. [10] The month of Ramadan begins with the determination of the crescent moon as a sign of the new moon. [11]
during fasting from morning to evening, Muslims are forbidden to eat, drink any fluids, smoke, and have sex. Moreover, they are commanded to avoid sinning to perfect the reward of fasting, such as saying the ugly (such as insulting,
